Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-31-2023, 09:35 PM
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Re: Putting car together
Dave, quite a detailed plan. Unfortunately my rebuild is a frame on resto. There are some things that'll transfer over. Thanks
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-24-2023, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
Re: Getting into locked glovebox
There are no screws showing on the bottom of the glovebox door so that idea is out. There's no trunk lock to get a key made from. Door key won't work. I tried. I think all I can do is go thru the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-23-2023, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 682
Re: Thermostat and housing
Yeah, I'm thinking I have to go to an old nos thermostat and avoid the size issue. I'm still trying to figure out how to get the old remnants of the original thermostat outta the housing. It seems to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-21-2023, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
Re: Getting into locked glovebox
The locksmith said the glovebox and trunk are the same, different from the doors. If the hinge screws are undone, will the lock keep it from opening?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-21-2023, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
Getting into locked glovebox
My 54 Lincoln came with no keys and the glovebox is locked. I took a door lock to a locksmith and got keys made for doors and ignition but glovebox is different. How can I get into it? Can imagine...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-20-2023, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-20-2023, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 682
Thermostat and housing
I'm installing a new thermostat on my 54 Lincoln Capri and there's some stuff in the housing that I don't know is supposed to be removed or not. Plus the new thermostat I got at Napa, which is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2023, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,047
Putting car together
I know, vague subject.
Basically, I am rebuilding a 54 Lincoln Capri. The engine is almost all together. The tranny is at the shop getting torn down finding out what it may need to rebuild.
The...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-10-2023, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
Everything is good. Distributor went in all the way, oil pump is attached with the op shaft, timing should be right. Have the intake manifold at the shop getting sand blasted, ready to paint. Then...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2023, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
I do have the later oil pump with hex drive. Everything fits together it's just the intermediate shaft is a little bit too long. I'm asking what's the best way to cut it so it won't heat up too much....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-16-2023, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
I have changed them all out and have the hex drive shaft. It's too long and I was looking for advice on which end is better to cut off and technique. Where's that sliding washer supposed to be...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-16-2023, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-16-2023, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2023, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2023, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
Yes, the load I matic dist was very difficult removing. I took it out and my mechanic did not have a distributor to install. I found the 60 fyb distributor and swapped gears. The bottom of the shaft...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2023, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
Yes, he removed it to tank the block and he didn't install the distributor. I did. I ground the front of the plug and installed it. The distributor went in no problem.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2023, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 892
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-12-2023, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
My mechanic said he put the plug all the way in and he didn't think about the gear clearance. He said he has shorter ones so I don't know if this is the original one. Here's a few pics
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-12-2023, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
It has a star shaped hole in the middle of it. I figured if I had removed the back end of the plug it would still go in the same amount as the taper would allow it to. I don't suppose there's a place...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2023, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 892
Oil galley, distributor gear oiler
Can someone please get me the part number for the oil galley plug with the star pattern holes in it that oils the distributor gear. I can't find it in the manual. The one that was in my engine when I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2023, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
Ok. So I removed the plug in the outside of the block so I can access the oil galley plug that feeds oil to the distributor gear. I tried tightening it so the gear will clear it but it was bottomed...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2023, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
Kultulz, if the wsm is the manual, I looked but couldn't find it. I have a call into my mechanic too. But if you know id appreciate ur input
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2023, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
Re: Distributor install issues lyb
Yeah, clearance is an issue. There is a plug in the block across from the plug I need to get to. If I knew what the head of the plug I need to screw in is, I could get an angled screwdriver. If I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2023, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2023, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,522
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